Celebrate Excellence. Honor Legacy. Inspire the Future
Join us for a powerful and uplifting luncheon as we honor 12 phenomenal Texas Latinas whose groundbreaking work is transforming industries and uplifting communities.
This isn’t just a luncheon — it’s a celebration of bold leadership, unstoppable resilience, and rich cultural heritage. Come be moved by the stories of Latina trailblazers who are shaping the future and opening doors for generations to come. You’ll leave energized, proud, and ready to lead!
TAMACC’s 2025 Women of Distinction
Susana Renteria Almanza
Founding Member and Executive Director, People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER), Austin
Monica “Moni” Avila
Senior Program Analyst / Professional Development Coordinator, City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, San Antonio
Ana Cortez
President, Manor Independent School Board, Manor
Nancy Flores
Editor and Publisher, Austin Vida; Founder, Cultura Media, Austin
Vanessa Fuentes
Mayor Pro-Tem, Austin City Council, Austin
Dalilah Garcia
President, FemCity Brownsville, Brownsville
Dr. Esther Garza
Chair of Department, Educator and Leadership Preparation, Professor, Bilingual and ESL Education, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio
Gloria Leal
Attorney at Law; General Counsel, National League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Austin
Rosalinda Martinez
Community Connector, Tarrant County College District, Fort Worth
Bianca Abigail Tarango
Executive Director and President, University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso, El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation, Fundación UMC de México, El Paso
Lourdes G. Zuniga
Executive Director and Founder, Financial Health Pathways, Pflugerville
2025 RISING STAR OF DISTINCTION
Mariana Casarez
Student, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Corpus Christi
